Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey demands perfect finish

Aaron Ramsey believes Arsenal must win all of their remaining Premier League games to ensure they finish in the top four.

The Gunners slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Everton yesterday to leave them just one point ahead of Roberto Martinez’s side having played one match more.

Everton will climb into fourth if they secure at least a draw at Sunderland on Saturday with Arsenal otherwise engaged in an FA Cup semi-final against Wigan at Wembley.

When Arsenal resume their League campaign against West Ham on Tuesday week, Ramsey claims his team-mates will have no margin for error.

“We have to put a strong run-in together now,” he said. “We have five League games left and we will aim to win them all to give us the best opportunity to finish fourth or higher. I think Everton still have a few difficult games but then again every game is difficult in this League.

“So many teams can upset each other so we will have to be aware of that, concentrate on ourselves and just play for the remaining 15 points.

Ten contenders for PFA young player of the season

Ten contenders for PFA young player of the season

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Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

Chelsea midfielder Hazard will also be in the running for the main PFA prize. The Belgium international has been dubbed best young player in the world by boss Jose Mourinho and has enjoyed a fine campaign, leading the club’s goalscoring charts.
Odds: 2/5

2/10
Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)

Henderson has flourished under the guidance of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool and is pushing for a World Cup place this summer.
Odds: 22/1

3/10
Luke Shaw (Southampton)

The form of teenage Southampton full-back Luke Shaw has alerted the bigger clubs in the Premier League this season. Shaw recently made his England debut and looks to be in a head-to-head battle with Ashley Cole for the second left-back spot in Roy Hodgson's World Cup 2014 squad.
Odds: 66/1

4/10
Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)

Striker Sturridge is second only to team-mate Luis Suarez in the Premier League goal charts.
The England international recently equalled a 90-year club record after scoring in eight successive matches for the Reds.
Odds: 9/4

5/10
Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)

Ramsey has excelled for Arsenal this season, adding a regular goal threat from midfield. His club’s title push has been dented since a training injury ruled the Welshman out and it could cost him the chance to claim the young player award.
Odds: 25/1

6/10
Philippe Coutinho (Liiverpool)

Coutinho has become a key figure in Liverpool's free-scoring attack-minded approach.
Odds: 66/1

7/10
Ross Barkley (Everton)

Roberto Martinez's first season as Everton boss has been aided by the emergence of young midfielder Barkley onto the Premier League stage. Barkley's style of play has drawn comparisons with Paul Gascoigne and if he continues to perform well could find himself in the England World Cup squad to round off a fine breakthrough campaign.
Odds: 14/1

8/10
Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)

Sterling's accomplished displays in Liverpool's star-studded attack have earned him plaudits and a well-deserved return to the England squad.
Odds: 20/1

9/10
Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United)

Januzaj's performances on the left-wing for United have offered a rare bright spot for embattled manager David Moyes.
Odds: 40/1

10/10
Oscar (Chelsea)

The impressive form of Brazilian Oscar was one of the reasons Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho felt comfortable in letting Juan Mata leave Stamford Bridge for Manchester United earlier this season. However, his performances have dipped in recent weeks and the Blues will need him to get back to his best quickly if they are to maintain their title challenge.
Odds: 40/1

“We were quite vulnerable on the counter-attack [against Everton] and they exploited the opportunities. We go into every game believing that we can win it and I thought we started the first 10 minutes quite positively, had a few attempts and got into dangerous positions but you can’t concede goals like that, the way we did.

“We will have to pick ourselves back up — there are a lot of points to be played for and we have the semi-final. We want to go on and win that.”

Ramsey came on after 66 minutes for his first appearance since Boxing Day due to a thigh injury and the midfielder is desperate to play an influential role in the run-in.

“It was very frustrating for me to be out for three months of the season when things were looking so good,” said Ramsey. “Hopefully, I can show what I can do, help this team achieve Champions League football again and, hopefully, have a medal at the end of the season.”

However, Everton forward Kevin Mirallas believes his side will beat the Gunners to fourth. He said: “There’s so much pressure on Arsenal now because things are in our hands. They are almost obliged to be in the Champions League, that’s what they do. They’ve qualified for years, but we are breathing down their necks.”